ELONGATE Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

elongate 1 of 2

verb

i-ˈlȯŋ-ˌgāt

Definition of elongate

as in to lengthen

to make longer in his paintings the artist elongated the bodies of angels to give them a spiritual quality

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adjective

i-ˈlȯŋ-ˌgāt

variants or elongated

as in long

of great extent from end to end the giraffe's elongate neck is thought to be the result of natural selection

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Recent Examples of elongate

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Her sculpted exterior combines deep contours and broad convex forms with the yard’s signature elongated bow, resulting in a distinctive yet familiar silhouette. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 For brides drawn to the cleaner, portrait‑style elegance seen in Sperling’s wedding gown, Wickstead offered parallel lines in Italian duchesse and silk mikado with off‑the‑shoulder necklines, elongated torsos and linear trains. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 July 2026

Adjective

This model is designed to fit an elongated toilet and is powered by a standard GFCI outlet. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026 Her beauty approach was quite different at Louis Vuitton, actually, opting for a natural-toned, bang-free hairstyle with more elongated, silky curls. — Essence, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elongate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongate

Verb

These elegant, loose-fitting pull-on pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Most of the sourdough breads on store shelves, however, include various other ingredients, most commonly yeast to speed up the rise and vinegar or lactic acid to boost sour flavor and also to stabilize the dough and lengthen its shelf life.

— Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Definition of lengthen

Adjective

Assuming the battery is fine (and all the other electrical components and solder have survived the long journey through time), how will the iPhone be activated?

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Now back in King’s Landing, Corlys is distracted at best, meeting with Rhaenyra’s small council to address the crown’s nonexistent funds — the latest on a long list of problems that need solving for the new Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.

— Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Definition of long

Verb

Junior Caminero has already done some things no Rays players had ever accomplished, such as extending his sizzling power show on Friday to include hitting 10 home runs over a 10-game span.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026
With runners on second and third, in a 1-2 count, Pages extended to the outside edge of the plate to get around a slider and send it through the left side of the infield.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of extend

Adjective

Instead of a traditional city-to-city world tour, the ‘Together, Together’ Tour is built around extended residencies in seven markets.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Local reports indicate the facilities rely on water from an inland spring that is outside Caltrans' control, and the same rest area experienced a similar extended summer closure last year.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of extended

Verb

The order covers the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, stretching over Palmyra and Johnston atolls and Kingman Reef, among others.

— Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Additionally, the 100-percent cotton fabric is soft, comfortable, and durable, which means the pants won’t stretch out or lose their shape.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 8 July 2026

Definition of stretch

Verb

The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 July 2026

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